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My bearded dragon ate a lightening bug. Is there anything I can do to keep him from dying? Apparently he ate it last night around (pm and now is barely alive. There is no reptile vet anywhere around here.

 

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Age: 2; Male; Breed: bearded dragon

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June 17 5:01 PM (17 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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All the research I can find says that your fella needs to see a reptile vet as soon as possible. If you give me your area I'll see if I can find a qualified vet for you to take him to. Without treatment his chances of surviving are very slim.

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Reply to Michele Conrade's Post: I live in Garden City, Missouri
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June 17 5:08 PM (2 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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what major city is that near?

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Reply to Michele Conrade's Post: It's about an hour from Kansas City. Thank you for answering me so quickly, but it is already too late.
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